Clinton Defends Affirmative Action in California Speech
President Clinton backed affirmative action and immigrant rights in a California stop as Pete Wilson framed issues on English as official language. Clinton criticized opponents who blame immigration and race based programs for middle-class wage stagnation, urging focus on economic concerns.
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Clinton Campaign Calls for Unity Amid Immigration Debate
In a campaign stop, President Clinton urged unity and argued Americans share core ideas that strengthen the nation. He defended affirmative action reforms while opposing race or gender based quotas, and criticized divisive attacks on immigration and bilingual education as he noted California ties to his re election bid.
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Welfare bill goes back to Senate
Washington report says Republicans narrowed disputes over welfare reform but a major point remains. Dole faces a split among conservatives led by Gramm on barring unmarried teenage mothers from cash aid while moderates resist full bans. Critics fear loss of child care guarantees and higher abortions.
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Family Research Council
Gingrich weighs Powell decision in presidential equation
Georgia congressman Newt Gingrich said his 2000 run hinges on Colin Powell's choice with Powell's forthcoming book and tour shaping interest. Gingrich noted Powell could mobilize an instant campaign and that a Powell run in November would reduce Gingrich's chances.
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Israel marks 3000th Jerusalem anniversary amid protests
Israel began a 17 month commemoration of King David’s conquest of Jerusalem drawing boycott calls from the EU and Palestinian leaders. Rabin framed Jerusalem as central to Israel, while Silwan residents protested with balloons and a Palestinian flag as ceremonies opened near the City of David ruins.
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Online schedule highlights star chat sessions today
A wealth of AOL chat events features Stephen Franklin on union power debate with Chicago Tribune writers, Betty White discussing her memoir Here We Go Again, Rosie Gaines promoting her Diamonds and Pearls album, KidNews editors addressing back-to-school blues, Mel Proctor and John Lowenstein honoring Cal Ripken, Phil Lempert on food trends, David Levy and William Walman forecasting recession, Christine McVie sharing Fleetwood Mac stories, and Charles Arlinghaus discusses Republican leadership.
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Congressional Quarterly
NATO Airstrike Question in Bosnia Poll Results
Poll results question whether NATO should resume airstrikes against Bosnian Serbs if demands are not met. The item notes public opinion on NATO strategy and potential military action amid ongoing tensions in the region.
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Fifth bomb found in Paris six weeks of blasts
A fifth bomb discovered in Paris within six weeks heightens fears of multiple groups. A timed device exploded at an open air market near Place de la Bastille injuring four. In southern Paris a second bomb hidden in a box was found by maintenance workers at a public toilet.
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